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Accessing OS Vector Tile API via Cadcorp SIS

The Cadcorp Spatial Information System® (Cadcorp SIS®) is an integrated family of geospatial products comprising desktop, web, and developer applications.

Cadcorp SIS Desktop connects directly to the Ordnance Survey Data Hub through dedicated wizards.

What you need

  • OS Vector Tile API added to an API project in the OS Data Hub with an API Key. See Getting started with an API project for more information.

  • Cadcorp SIS (version SIS 9 or later)

Instructions

1

Add overlay

Once a new map has been set up, in the Home tab, click Add Overlay.

Cadcorp SIS Desktop UI highlighting Add Overlay button.
Cadcorp SIS Desktop UI with the Add Overlay button highlighted.
2

Select API

In the Overlay Types dialog:

  • Select Ordnance Survey (GB) > OS (GB) Data Hub, and then click Next.

In the OS (GB) Data Hub dialog:

  • Select OS Vector Tile API.

  • API Key: Enter your API Key.

  • Premium/Public Sector Plan: Select this option if you have this plan.

  • Save in the UI settings database (encrypted): Select this option.

  • Click Next.

Cadcorp SIS Desktop OS (GB) Data Hub dialog
Cadcorp SIS Desktop OS (GB) Data Hub dialog.
3

Adding layers to the map

In the OS (GB) Data Hub Vector Tile API dialog, select the appropriate layer from the list of available options, and then click Finish.

Cadcorp SIS Desktop OS (GB) Data Hub Vector Tile API dialog
Cadcorp SIS Desktop OS (GB) Data Hub Vector Tile API dialog.

The selected layer will then display in the SIS Workspace Definition (SWD) and the data will display in the map area:

Cadcorp SIS Desktop showing loaded OS Vector Tiles in SWD and map area
Cadcorp SIS Desktop UI showing OS Vector Tile API in the map area.
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